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Why should you attend Web design conferences?

Given the popularity of web design conferences, expensive instructional events, many in the industry have begun to consider three important questions. Read More

Five must-use sites for a recent grad

The Internet has morphed from a luxury to a utility in the last two decades, and it is now the premiere way to establish oneself as a desirable job candidate. It can be the best tool for college graduates entering the workforce, if you're using the right websites. Read More

Emerging careers in science and health care

Growth in technology is contributing to career options at an increasing rate. Ten of the 20 fastest-growing careers are health care-related, with 26 percent of all new jobs created falling into this category, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's "Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition." New career possibilities are opening for individuals with vocational training, college diplomas and advanced degrees. Read More

Do you need extra auto insurance for the business equipment in your car?

Here's a question that comes up often for people who do a lot of driving as part of their job. Do I need extra insurance for the laptop, copy machine and other equipment I carry with me in the car? Read More

Health service administration a growing industry

The field of health care is undergoing rapid changes. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 16 percent growth at the national level for health services management positions from 2008 to 2018, so job prospects for those with proper training and experience, allowing for variances in local job markets, should generally be good. Read More

Why business is the most popular undergraduate major

Whether you're thinking of heading to campus or enrolling in an online degree program, this list of most-awarded bachelor's degrees could help you plan your college education. If you're headed off to college soon, now's the time to think about concentration programs within the most popular major, and a look at how college students' choice of majors has changed over the years. Read More

Going back to college? Chase your passion, not a paycheck

Given current economic conditions, it's no surprise that many people are considering going back to college either to pursue a more advanced degree in their field or to change fields altogether. There is a process you can follow to be smart about returning to college. Read More

Personal branding: A new focus in job searching

Career development professionals are creating new strategies to help clients increase the chances of getting noticed among the throngs of job applicants vying for positions. Personal branding is the process of distinguishing the essence of an individual's relevant career attributes and communicating them consistently throughout the resume and interview. Read More

New hope for old malls

There is new promise for the nation's malls. A fixture throughout America's cities and towns for decades, the conventional mall is in a state of decline. It is possible to rethink yesterday's malls with a creative vision that will return them to their prominent place in communities and realize lasting social, cultural and economic value. For example, just this summer, the former Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, Calif., was transformed into a new center that, while operated like a mall, feels and functions like a part of the city. Read More

Preparing the work force America's economy requires

America does not have the work force necessary for the economy it has and needs. That was the conclusion of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education in 2006. In order to reach the competitive level called for, greater attention must be given to the 54 million adults who have some college, but no degree. Read More